55 Months

Wy,

Another summer gone.  Another school year started.  It all started so quickly this year.  School, soccer, story time.  I feel like I am still stuck in February.  You have asked to take piano lessons too.  Maybe in the winter.  I'm not sure you know what a piano is but you do like to make up songs so I think it is a good choice to get you musically involved now.  I think you were ready for school.  You seemed to be getting a little bored of staying home with me.  Never bored with playing Legos.  Just bored staying home.  Maybe it is just the lack of kids.  The first day back was an orientation day so I got to stay with you.  You turned to me and said, "You can go now I'm fine." I responded, "Well Bud, thats not how today works.  Tomorrow I'll stay home."  You looked exasperated when you said, "I have more fun when you're not here."  I'd rather have that then a clinger.

We went on a date the other night.  I asked you if we could go out to dinner just the two of us.  You said it was ok, but only if we got pancakes.  So, we got pancakes.  Then we took a walk through the park and to the playground.  You held my hand the entire time.  When you asked why people hold hands on dates, I told you that it is a way to show how much you like the other person.  You said "Well, I love you a whole lot.  Should we hold both hands?" So we held both hands.  Then we walked to get ice cream.  When we got home you said, "Mom, do you know what comes next on a date? A sleepover!"  I'm not quite sure where you learned that from.  But I told you that you were right and we had a sleepover in Momma's big bed for the night.  It was the best date that I have been on in a long time.

Pa took you to your first fall soccer game since Gammy and I had to work.  Of course, you ended up scoring a goal.  Pa said that you were on the other side of the field and the coach threw the ball back into play right by you.  Pa starting screaming for you to get the ball and you finally did.  Running it to the goal.  It was the first thing you told me when I saw you.  "Mom!! The ball went right into the goal.  I got a goal!"  You were so proud.  It is the best thing watching that proud smile go ear to ear.

You have moved on a little from Super Heros, although you still want a Super Hero room.  Pa DVR'd Star Wars (I think the last one from the 60's) for you and that is your new love.  I thought you would be scared but you tell me it is only a pretend movie.  I find the lightsabering (you call it a Light Saver.  Its kind of adorable) a little concerning but you don't seem to be doing it in school.  I don't play these games with you.  I didn't even realize the extent of what you play or how you play until I was home with you and Pa.  I wondered into the living room to find this:

The poor quality is due to my uncontrollable laughter.  I had no idea that you were actually battling!  But of course, I had to join in on a few occasions.  Usually when I do, it ends up being you and Pa battling me.  You and Pa are best friends.

You have been very carefree with your "I love you's" lately.  I'll be making lunch and you will call me into the den just to tell me you love me.  Or when we are driving in the car.  On our lobster night you said "this is the life for me!"  On a beach day at Jen's you proclaimed "this is the best day ever!"  I wish that I could have half of your enthusiasm.  Your innocence. Your extreme love for everyone and everything.  Watching you fills me almost to bursting.  Your joy is infectious.

I will always love you.  Everyday.
Momma